Mass Shooting at the Washington Navy Yard & Baseball

During the waning days to the 2013 baseball season, there was a mass shooting at the Washington Navy Yard resulting in 13 fatalities. The Navy Yard sits about five blocks down from the Washington Nationals Stadium. We pass by the Navy Yard while using the subway to reach the stadium on game days. Monday night's scheduled game was postponed for a doubleheader played yesterday. I'm glad Monday's game was cancelled and rescheduled. Yesterday's crisp, clear weather was terrific for playing autumnal baseball. For an afternoon and an evening there was a pleasant diversion from the murderous chaos and insanity that had taken place just a short ways down the street. There were a lot of Navy personnel in attendance at the stadium. Baseball seems to have a calming effect on us spectators and fans. I remember after 9/11 how good and reassuring it felt to see the games played. The 2013 season will end in a few weeks, but the horror at the Navy Yard won't be easily forgotten.